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Nov. 8th, 2006
Pho Kim Phuong
Nov. 8th, 2006 11:42 pmCLOSED
1226 S. Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98118
206-726-8669
HOURS
Su-Th 10a-9p
Fr-Sa 10a-10p
Leaving for work on Monday with the realization that money would be tight for the next couple of weeks, I decided to grab a good, cheap bowl of pho. I was on my way to Pho Bac and noticed a new restaurant I'd never seen before. There were banners indicating a grand opening at this spot about a year ago, but nothing ever seemed to materialize, and I forgot all about that side of the street.
Pho Kim Phuong is in an interesting L-shaped storefront that surrounds a corner and has entrances on the South and East sides. It has only been open for two months, according to the charming hostess who was there today and on Monday. I already like her a lot; she commented on Monday that she'd never seen me, and today was surprised that I was back so soon. She also checks in many more times throughout the meal than her dismissive, bored neighbors across the street do. [edit to add: When I went in today (Thursday) she said, "Hello, my dear."]
One nice thing about catching a restaurant when it's new is that you get to be there during the honeymoon phase. The hardwood floors gleam when the sun comes out. The tasteful mix of fake and real plants are free of dust and lively, respectively. The dishes and condiment dispensers are brand new, including the coolest soy sauce and fish sauce dispensers I have ever seen. And check out those brown marble tables. This place is a class act.
CONDIMENTS ON THE TABLE
Chili sauce, chili oil, Sriracha, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and pepper. The soy sauce and fish sauce dispensers deserve another mention. They're amazing! They are flexible plastic bottles with metal spouts, and you squeeze to get the sauce out rather than just pouring it. I've never felt so in control while using soy sauce.
THE MEAL.
On Monday I was thrilled to notice that the prices at Pho Kim Phuong are about as much as the other places I go used to charge. I ordered bun thit nuong cha gio for $5.95, and was very impressed. She brought it to the table but noticed that they forgot the carrots and radishes, so she said she'd be right back. And it was great. Two egg rolls, delicious pork, a nice mix of vegetables and herbs, and perfect noodles. It was honestly hard not to go back yesterday. Today I had their pho with rare beef, tendon, flank, and tripe. Mostly I just wanted rare beef and tendon, but didn't feel like ordering off the menu, so I got the closest mix to what I wanted that I could find. When it arrived I was a bit weary because of how generous they were with the tripe. In case you don't know, that's cow stomach. But I realized today how good it actually is, and gobbled it up. The place I normally get pho nearby now charges $6 for a small and $7 for a large, but today my choice was $4.85 for a small and $5.75 for a large. And that's how it ought to be. (Sorry,![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
patosa , but they definitely use a lot of cinnamon in the pho.)
I have to admit, this place is quickly becoming a favorite. I think I'll go tomorrow for more bun and Friday for more pho and to try their spring rolls. I've never been anywhere 4 times in a week, unless you count the deli for sandwiches.
1226 S. Jackson St
Seattle, WA 98118
206-726-8669
HOURS
Su-Th 10a-9p
Fr-Sa 10a-10p
Leaving for work on Monday with the realization that money would be tight for the next couple of weeks, I decided to grab a good, cheap bowl of pho. I was on my way to Pho Bac and noticed a new restaurant I'd never seen before. There were banners indicating a grand opening at this spot about a year ago, but nothing ever seemed to materialize, and I forgot all about that side of the street.
Pho Kim Phuong is in an interesting L-shaped storefront that surrounds a corner and has entrances on the South and East sides. It has only been open for two months, according to the charming hostess who was there today and on Monday. I already like her a lot; she commented on Monday that she'd never seen me, and today was surprised that I was back so soon. She also checks in many more times throughout the meal than her dismissive, bored neighbors across the street do. [edit to add: When I went in today (Thursday) she said, "Hello, my dear."]
One nice thing about catching a restaurant when it's new is that you get to be there during the honeymoon phase. The hardwood floors gleam when the sun comes out. The tasteful mix of fake and real plants are free of dust and lively, respectively. The dishes and condiment dispensers are brand new, including the coolest soy sauce and fish sauce dispensers I have ever seen. And check out those brown marble tables. This place is a class act.
CONDIMENTS ON THE TABLE
Chili sauce, chili oil, Sriracha, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and pepper. The soy sauce and fish sauce dispensers deserve another mention. They're amazing! They are flexible plastic bottles with metal spouts, and you squeeze to get the sauce out rather than just pouring it. I've never felt so in control while using soy sauce.
THE MEAL.
On Monday I was thrilled to notice that the prices at Pho Kim Phuong are about as much as the other places I go used to charge. I ordered bun thit nuong cha gio for $5.95, and was very impressed. She brought it to the table but noticed that they forgot the carrots and radishes, so she said she'd be right back. And it was great. Two egg rolls, delicious pork, a nice mix of vegetables and herbs, and perfect noodles. It was honestly hard not to go back yesterday. Today I had their pho with rare beef, tendon, flank, and tripe. Mostly I just wanted rare beef and tendon, but didn't feel like ordering off the menu, so I got the closest mix to what I wanted that I could find. When it arrived I was a bit weary because of how generous they were with the tripe. In case you don't know, that's cow stomach. But I realized today how good it actually is, and gobbled it up. The place I normally get pho nearby now charges $6 for a small and $7 for a large, but today my choice was $4.85 for a small and $5.75 for a large. And that's how it ought to be. (Sorry,
patosa , but they definitely use a lot of cinnamon in the pho.)I have to admit, this place is quickly becoming a favorite. I think I'll go tomorrow for more bun and Friday for more pho and to try their spring rolls. I've never been anywhere 4 times in a week, unless you count the deli for sandwiches.